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Chicken Pesto Pizza

Delicious Chicken Pesto Pizza for Cozy Family Nights

This Chicken Pesto Pizza combines comforting flavors and is customizable for every palate, making family dinners special.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought
Sauce
  • Basil Pesto Be generous for flavor
Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella, drained
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved heirloom variety
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Add after baking
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza stone
  • Pizza Peel
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone in the oven to heat up.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter on a floured surface.
  3. Spread the basil pesto generously over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  4. Distribute shredded cooked chicken evenly over the pesto layer.
  5. Layer fresh mozzarella cheese over the chicken, followed by grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pizza to taste.
  8. Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Once baked, cool the pizza for a few minutes before topping with fresh basil leaves and drizzling with olive oil.
  10. Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pair with an arugula salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing meal balance.

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